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Raystar 120 &
Raystar 112LP
GPS Receivers
Owner’s
Handbook
Document Number: 81203-1
Date: January 2002
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Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook. Copyright Information ® ® ® Autohelm , Raymarine and SeaTalk are registered t
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Preface iii Contents About this Handbook .............................................................................................v Important Information ................................................................. vi Warranty ......................................................................................vi Safety notices ............................................................................... vi EMC conformance .............................................................
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iv Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook
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Preface v About this Handbook Welcome Welcome to the handbook for the Raystar 112LP GPS receiver and Raystar 120 SD-GPS receiver. This handbook provides installation details for the following products: Raystar 120 SD-GPS receiver with SeaTalk output (Part no: E32025) Raystar 120 SD-GPS receiver with NMEA output (Part no: E32026) Raystar 112LP GPS receiver with SeaTalk output (Part no: E32001) Raystar 112LP GPS receiver with NMEA output (Part no: E32002) These products are designed to r
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vi Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook Important Information Before using this product, please read the following information about: Warranty Safety notices EMC conformance Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits. Safety notices WARNING: Navigation aid Although we have designed this p
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1 About SD-GPS (RS120 only) Chapter 1: About SD-GPS (RS120 only) 1 Chapter 1: About SD-GPS (RS120 only) 1.1 Satellite Differential GPS on the Raystar 120 The Raystar 120 Satellite Differential GPS (SD-GPS) Receiver uses the new satellite differential system to improve the accuracy, integrity and availability of the basic GPS signals. This provides greater positional accuracy compared with standard GPS receivers (e.g. Raystar 112LP). Three separate and compatible SD-GPS systems currently exi
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2 Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook D4903-1 Figure 1-1: The WAAS System Your Raystar 120 SD-GPS Receiver can then use this correctional data to refine the GPS positional data it receives. This results in improved accuracy (typically less than 3 metres) compared with standard GPS (typically 15 m) or land-based DGPS (typically 10 m). Availability of WAAS in North America The area coverage of WAAS includes the entire United States of America (see Figure
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1 About SD-GPS (RS120 only) Chapter 1: About SD-GPS (RS120 only) 3 At the time of going to print, WAAS was being tested for aviation use. During this testing and certification period, continuous service is expected although brief signal outages may occur as refinements and upgrades are made to the system. Information about the status of WAAS and any planned outages are available via the Raymarine website at: http://www.raymarine.com 1.3 SD-GPS coverage outside North America As well as being
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4 Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook 1 About SD-GPS (RS120 only)
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2 Installation Chapter 2: Installation 5 Chapter 2: Installation The sections in this chapter explain how to install the Raystar 120/112LP receivers: Section Page Section 2.1, Planning the installation 5 Section 2.2, Selecting a suitable location 8 Section 2.3, Mounting the receiver 9 CAUTION: Before starting installation ensure you have the correct unit for your application.The Raystar 120/112LP compatibility table on page 18 identifies the correct version of the Raystar 120/112
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6 Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook Items missing? If any of the pack items is missing or damaged, please contact your Raymarine dealer or our Technical Services Department to obtain replacement parts. Please note that missing or damaged items cannot be replaced without proof of purchase. Cabling guidelines When running cable, always observe the following guidelines: if a cable has to be fed through the deck, use a good quality deck gland where cables are fed th
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2 Installation Chapter 2: Installation 7 More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element. The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V, and starter motor transients, can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode. Raymarine s
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8 Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook 2.2 Selecting a suitable location Receiver location The Raystar 120/112LP receiver is designed to receive the signals emitted from satellites in a direct path. It should be mounted: On a horizontal surface. In a location that is open and clear of any obstructions (such as masts, search lights, or other structures) that could block line-of-sight reception of signals. As low as possible: the height of the receiver is not as im
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2 Installation Chapter 2: Installation 9 2.3 Mounting the receiver When you have selected a suitable location, follow the relevant installation instructions for Pole mounting or Surface mounting. Pole mounting Note: You will need to obtain a suitable pole with 1 inch 14 TPI thread. 1. Securely attach the pole mount base to a suitable pole or rail mount bracket. 2. Pass the cable through either: A: the center hole of the pole mount base, or B: the cable exit hole alongside the center hole, o
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10 Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook Surface mounting 1. Use the template supplied in this handbook to mark the two 6 mm (0.25 in) fixing holes. and then drill 2. OPTION A: If the cable is going to pass through the mounting surface drill either: 6 mm (0.25 in) center hole (for bare-ended SeaTalk cables), or 19 mm (0.75 in) center hole (for NMEA plugged cables) OPTION B: If the cable is going to exit from the side of the receiver above the mounting surface, remo
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3 NMEA/SeaTalk Connections Chapter 3: NMEA/SeaTalk Connections 11 Chapter 3: NMEA/SeaTalk Connections The sections in this chapter explain how to connect the NMEA and SeaTalk versions of the Raystar 120/112LP to other equipment: Section Page Section 3.1, Raystar 120/112LP - NMEA versions 11 Section 3.2, Raystar 120/112LP - SeaTalk versions 12 Section 3.3, Using a connector block 13 3.1 Raystar 120/112LP - NMEA versions Note: As with all on-board marine equipment, you must ensure th
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12 Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook Using an alternative NMEA connector If your equipment is not compatible with the supplied connector, remove it and then either: use a connector block to re-connect the cable connect the cable to another type of NMEA connector. Refer to Table 3-1 for information about cable colors. The cable can be cut as necessary to the required length, or coiled and stored out of the way. Note: Insulate and tape back any unused wires.
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3 NMEA/SeaTalk Connections Chapter 3: NMEA/SeaTalk Connections 13 3.3 Using a connector block When connecting a Raystar 120/112LP into an existing instrument system or to certain Raymarine chartplotters (e.g. Raychart 630), you can use a connector block to: connect into the SeaTalk bus supply power to the SeaTalk bus for this and other applications (if DC power is not already available via an existing SeaTalk instrument) Figure 3-3 shows how you can use a connector block to make the inte
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14 Raystar 120 & Raystar 112LP GPS Receivers - Owner’s Handbook NMEA inputs/outputs Information transfer between units is determined by various data sentences transferred via NMEA as detailed in Table 3-2. Table 3-2: NMEA sentences NMEA sentences Output sentences GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPRMC, GPDTM, GPVTG, PRAYA Input sentences PRAYI, PRAYE, PRAYA For further technical information, please visit the Raymarine web site at: http://www.raymarine.com 3 NMEA/SeaTalk Connections
